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    Dates

    16 Sep 2027

    City / country

    Hannover, Germany

    Venue

    Deutsche Messe Hannover

    Time

    10:00 to 18:00

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    Event overview

    Overview

    ITMA 2027 is set to take place on September 16, 2027, at Deutsche Messe Hannover, Germany.

    This premier event, organized by CEMATEX, will showcase the latest innovations in textile and garment technology, attracting industry leaders and decision-makers from around the globe.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Date: September 16, 2027
    2. 2Location: Deutsche Messe Hannover, Germany
    3. 3Organized by CEMATEX
    4. 4Focus on sustainability and digitalization
    5. 5Expected attendance: over 100,000 visitors

    Why visit

    Visitors will gain insights into the latest technologies, network with industry leaders, and explore sustainable solutions.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors at ITMA 2027 will have direct access to a qualified audience, enabling them to showcase their latest products and technologies. The event provides a platform for networking and establishing valuable business connections. ITMA 2027 serves as a crucial platform for the textile industry, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. It connects technology providers with manufacturers, fostering collaboration and driving advancements in textile.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Manufacturers of textiles and garments
    Suppliers of textile machinery and technology
    Industry professionals seeking innovative solutions
    Decision-makers from the textile supply chain
    Sustainability advocates and researchers
    Investors looking for new opportunities in textiles

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Textile machinery manufacturers
    Suppliers of sustainable materials
    Technology providers for digital solutions
    Innovators in textile recycling
    Manufacturers of garment-making equipment
    Developers of automation technologies

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Textile machinery and equipment
    Sustainable textiles and materials
    Digital solutions for textile manufacturing
    Recycling technologies
    Garment making and finishing equipment
    Innovative textile processing solutions

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Deutsche Messe Hannover

    Messegelände, 30521 Hannover, Germany

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    Event days10:00 to 18:00
    Register

    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    CEMATEX

    ITMA Services

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Current edition

    2027 · 100,000 visitors · 1,500 exhibitors

    Forecast — not final

    Visitors

    100,000

    Exhibitors

    1,709

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    Visitor total from organiser recap language in captured sources. The most recent edition recorded 100,000+ visitors. ITMA 2027 is set to take place on September 16, 2027, at Deutsche Messe Hannover, Germany. This premier event, organized by CEMATEX, will showcase the latest innovations in textile and garment technology, attracting industry leaders and decision-makers from around the globe. ITMA 2027 serves as a crucial platform for the textile industry, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Manufacturers of textiles and garments, Suppliers of textile machinery and technology, Industry professionals seeking innovative solutions, Decision-makers from the textile supply chain. Date: September 16, 2027. Location: Deutsche Messe Hannover, Germany. Organized by CEMATEX. Focus on sustainability and digitalization. Documented attendance reached 100,000+ visitors in the reference edition. ITMA 2027 attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors at ITMA 2027 will have direct access to a qualified audience, enabling them to showcase their latest products and technologies. The event provides a platform for networking and establishing valuable business connections. ITMA 2027 serves as a crucial platform for the textile industry, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. It connects technology providers with manufacturers, fostering collaboration and driving advancements in textile.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Europe — Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany, at Deutsche Messe Hannover; the quadrennial EU host city for the global textile and garment machinery sector, with heavy inbound traffic from Asia, Türkiye, South Asia and the Americas.

    Why it matters

    ITMA is the world's largest textile and garment machinery exhibition, staged every four years in Europe by CEMATEX and its member associations, and the reference point where spinning, weaving, knitting, finishing, garment-making and nonwovens technology is launched. For Hannover 2027, the show concentrates virtually the entire global supply chain in one venue: it is where machinery roadmaps are set, where capital-equipment purchase decisions are validated against live demonstrations, and where suppliers, agents and mills negotiate across the four-year cycle. Attending (or exhibiting) is a strategic, not tactical, decision — the next comparable opportunity in Europe is four years away.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Automation and Industry 4.0 on the mill floor

    Robotics, automated material handling, AI-driven quality inspection and MES/IIoT platforms are becoming standard exhibits, driven by labour shortages and the need for traceable, data-rich production.

    02

    Circularity and recycled feedstocks

    Recycled cotton and polyester spinning, fibre-to-fibre recycling and traceability tooling for EU due-diligence requirements are core themes for mills selling into European brands.

    03

    Waterless and low-energy processing

    Dyeing and finishing innovation focuses on water and energy reduction, CO2-neutral machinery options and heat-recovery retrofits as mills face rising energy costs and tightening regulation.

    04

    Digital printing and on-demand production

    Near-shoring and small-batch, made-to-order garment production are pushing single-pass digital printing, automated cut-and-sew and integrated design-to-production workflows.

    05

    Technical and smart textiles

    Growth in nonwovens, composites and functional/smart textiles for medical, mobility, construction and protective applications is broadening the exhibitor base beyond traditional apparel machinery.

    Global textile and garment technology circuit

    12–24 months ahead for ITMA itself — stand space and Hannover hotel capacity are typically allocated well before the show; peer fairs are usually planned 6–12 months out.

    ITMA sits at the centre of a recurring international circuit; the peer fairs below let you keep supplier conversations moving between ITMA editions and align procurement calendars.

    January (annual)

    Heimtextil

    March (annual)

    JEC World

    April (even years)

    Techtextil & Texprocess

    June (biennial, even years)

    ITM Istanbul

    October–November (biennial)

    ITMA ASIA + CITME

    Peer events, host cities and cadence drawn from public trade-fair calendars; confirm dates directly with each organiser before planning.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · EUR

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    HAJ

    Hannover Airport

    Primary gateway for Hannover Messe.

    ~12 km

    to venue

    20–25 min

    by car

    HAM

    Hamburg Airport

    Secondary long-haul option via Hamburg.

    ~150 km

    to venue

    1 h 30 min by ICE

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget
    Laatzen / Hannover Messe-Süd and Hannover Hauptbahnhof

    USD 70–110 / night

    Book 3–6 months ahead — budget stock near the fairground sells out first during major show weeks.

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    Mid-range
    Hannover Messe / Kronsberg (walkable to the grounds) and Hannover city centre around the Hauptbahnhof

    USD 120–190 / night

    City-centre mid-range hotels are 20–30 min from the venue by S-Bahn/tram.

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    Premium
    Kronsberg (steps from the exhibition grounds), Maschsee and the city centre

    USD 200–340 / night

    Premium rates spike sharply during ITMA week; confirm cancellation terms before booking.

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    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    S-Bahn (S4/S5/S8)

    Estimated costEUR 3.40 single (zone AB); EUR 6.90 day ticket (fare level to confirm at time of travel)
    Best forHannover Hbf → Hannover Messe/Laatzen station, then tram or short walk to the exhibition grounds

    Roughly 15–20 min; the most frequent option during major fairs and the default route for city-centre hotels.

    Tram (lines 8 / 18)

    Estimated costEUR 3.40 single (zone AB); EUR 6.90 day ticket
    Best forHannover city centre (Kröpcke) → Hannover Messe/Nord entrance

    Roughly 25 min; serves the north entrance used by visitors.

    S-Bahn from the airport

    Estimated costEUR 3.40 single (zone AB)
    Best forHannover Airport (HAJ) → Hannover Hbf

    S5, roughly 18 min, then continue by S-Bahn/tram to the venue.

    Taxi

    Estimated costEUR 20–30 taxi estimate
    Best forHannover Hbf / city centre → Deutsche Messe Hannover

    Roughly 20–25 min off-peak; metered, with queues at peak opening and closing times.

    Taxi / airport transfer

    Estimated costEUR 45–60 taxi estimate
    Best forHannover Airport (HAJ) to Deutsche Messe Hannover

    Roughly 25–35 min; fixed-price airport transfer services are also available.

    Car / on-site parking

    Estimated costEUR 8–12 per day parking estimate
    Best forA2 / A7 motorways via the Messe-Schnellweg to the exhibition car parks (P1–P11)

    Pre-book or arrive early on show days; expect congestion at the Messe-Schnellweg exits during peak arrivals.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 35–50 (taxi estimate)
    Best forHamburg Airport (HAM) to Deutsche Messe Hannover

    Hamburg Airport serves northern Germany trade fairs.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa required
    ATA Carnet: check with organiser
    TypeWho needs itFeeProcessing
    Schengen short-stay visa (business or visitor, up to 90 days within a 180-day period)Third-country nationals travelling to Germany for business or visitor purposes; EU nationals and nationals of visa-exempt countries do not require a visa for short stays.—Approximately 15 working days from the day the application arrives at the visa section (add up to two working days when submitting via a VFS application centre).

    Generally, third-country nationals require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany. An exemption applies to EU nationals and nationals of visa-exempt countries; a Schengen visa covers stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period for business, visitor, or tourist purposes.

    Official visa page

    Weather

    September is early autumn in Hannover: typical daytime highs near 19 °C (66 °F) and night-time lows near 10 °C (50 °F), with changeable, showery weather (around 50 mm of rain spread over roughly 10–12 days). Pack layers and a compact umbrella for transfers between halls.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Germany.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Tipping

    In restaurants and cafés, tip around 5–10 % or round up; state the total you want to pay when the bill is presented. Taxi fares are usually rounded up, and hotel porterage is tipped a euro or two.

    Punctuality and formality

    Be on time for stand meetings. Address contacts as Herr/Frau plus surname unless invited to use first names, and greet with a handshake; business dress in the machinery halls is smart-casual (comfortable shoes matter — the halls are extensive).

    Cash, cards and Sundays

    Cards are widely accepted in Hannover, but some smaller venues prefer cash or Girocard, so carry a little cash. Most shops close on Sundays, and public-holiday trading hours are reduced — plan supplies around show hours.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: HAJ

    Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Hannover; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.

    Visa

    A Schengen visa is required if you intend to stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for business, visitor, or tourist purposes. Generally speaking, third-country nationals require a visa to enter Germany; an exemption applies to EU nationals and nationals of visa-exempt countries.

    Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

    Processing: Applications are processed within 15 working days from the day of arrival at the visa section, per the German Federal Foreign Office.

    Apply through the responsible German mission or a VFS Global application centre. When submitting via a VFS application centre, allow up to two additional working days for the application to reach the visa section.

    Official

    Hotels

    Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

    Areas to stay

    Hannover Messe / Kronsberg (walkable to the grounds) and Hannover city centre around the Hauptbahnhof · Kronsberg (steps from the exhibition grounds), Maschsee and the city centre · Laatzen / Hannover Messe-Süd and Hannover Hauptbahnhof

    budget

    $70-$110 USD/night

    Book

    mid range

    $120-$190 USD/night

    Book

    premium

    $200-$340 USD/night

    Book

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Hannover Airport (HAJ): 20–25 min; Hamburg Airport (HAM): 1 h 30 min by ICE. Allow road or rail time to Deutsche Messe Hannover; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Deutsche Messe Hannover: Laatzen / Hannover Messe-Süd and Hannover Hauptbahnhof: B&B Hotel Hannover-Messe, Ibis budget Hannover Hauptbahnhof; Hannover Messe / Kronsberg (walkable to the grounds) and Hannover city centre around the Hauptbahnhof: H4 Hotel Hannover Messe (adjacent to the fairground), Ramada by Wyndham Hannover Messe, Leonardo Hotel Hannover; Kronsberg (steps from the exhibition grounds), Maschsee and the city centre: Best Western Premier Parkhotel Kronsberg (ne

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Hannover; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Deutsche Messe Hannover.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Deutsche Messe Hannover; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: September 2027

    Temperature: About 10–19 °C (50–66 °F) through September in Hannover, with mild afternoons and noticeably cooler evenings.

    Seasonality: Changeable early-autumn weather: expect roughly 50 mm of rain across 10–12 days, so bring a compact umbrella and a light waterproof layer; exhibition halls and the conference centre are climate-controlled.

    Packing: September is early autumn in Hannover: typical daytime highs near 19 °C (66 °F) and night-time lows near 10 °C (50 °F), with changeable, showery weather (around 50 mm of rain spread over roughly 10–12 days). Pack layers and a compact umbrella for transfers between halls.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Mid-show, around day 4–5 of the run (expect Sunday–Monday if ITMA 2027 runs 16–22 September)

    Early days are dominated by opening ceremonies and heavy floor traffic, while the final days see stands beginning to demobilise. Mid-show gives the fullest stand staffing, the densest conference programme and easier access to senior technical staff for machinery questions. Confirm exact show dates and session times on itma.com/schedule, and plan two full days if you need to cover both the technology halls and the conference track.

    14

    Check passport validity and visa need — Confirm your passport is valid for travel to Germany and check whether you need a Schengen visa for ITMA 2027 (16 September 2027, Hannover).

    13

    Book flights to Hannover — Target Hannover Airport (HAJ) or a connecting hub serving Deutsche Messe Hannover; allow buffer time around the show dates.

    12

    Reserve hotel near the venue — Book a Hannover city centre or Messe-area hotel early, as ITMA draws large international attendance.

    10

    Complete ITMA visitor registration — Register online via itma.com and save your badge confirmation for on-site collection.

    8

    Download hall plan and exhibitor list — Mark priority textile machinery and technology exhibitors you want to visit at Deutsche Messe Hannover.

    7

    Pre-schedule B2B meetings — Request meetings with exhibitors and use any organiser matchmaking for the 2027 edition.

    6

    Shortlist sessions and seminars — Review the ITMA programme on sustainability and digitalization and block times in your schedule.

    5

    Arrange local transport in Hannover — Plan U-Bahn/S-Bahn travel from your hotel to the Messe station, and note taxi options.

    4

    Confirm visa appointment and insurance — If a Schengen visa is required, book your appointment early; German missions process applications within 15 working days.

    3

    Plan packing and materials — Pack layered business-casual clothing and comfortable shoes for September in Hannover, plus printed meeting documents.

    2

    Reconfirm flights, hotel and badge — Verify travel bookings, hotel check-in and ITMA registration status before departure.

    1

    Arrive and collect badge — Arrive in Hannover, transfer to your hotel, and collect your ITMA badge at Deutsche Messe Hannover on Day 1.

    Sample visitor itinerary

    Route-optimised day
    09:00–10:30

    Badge collection and orientation at the north entrance, then a fast pass through the core machinery halls to map priority stands

    Deutsche Messe Hannover — north entrance and Halls 1–3
    10:30–13:00

    Technical deep-dive on spinning, weaving, knitting and finishing lines with pre-booked stand appointments

    Main technology halls
    13:00–14:30

    Lunch and informal networking with exhibitors and visiting delegations

    Hall catering zones / Convention Centre area
    14:30–17:30

    Conference sessions and seminars on digitalisation, automation and sustainability, then wrap-up meetings and next-day planning

    Conference / seminar area at Deutsche Messe Hannover

    Side trips

    2

    Hamburg

    Harbour and Speicherstadt district, Elbphilharmonie and strong trade-business networks — a practical weekend add-on before or after the show.

    Berlin

    Capital-city museums, government district and Germany's largest startup/industry policy ecosystem if you are extending the trip by a day or two.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

    visitor_ticket

    visitor · Trade registration / on-site entry

    EUR 60 / per day

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    hotel

    visitor · Budget

    USD 70–110 / per night

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    hotel

    visitor · Mid-range

    USD 120–190 / per night

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    hotel

    visitor · Premium

    USD 200–340 / per night

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    per_diem

    visitor · Standard

    USD 75–110 / per day

    estimate

    visa_fee

    both · Schengen short-stay visa (adult)

    EUR 90 / per person

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

    Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.

    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    You need to compare live machinery from many suppliers in one trip, validate a capex plan, or build a shortlist before a purchase decision.

    Best for

    Buyers, specifiers, production and R&D managers sourcing textile, garment or nonwovens machinery; consultants and associations tracking the quadrennial technology cycle.

    Min. budget

    $550.00

    Timeline

    1–3 months: Schengen visa ~15 working days, hotel and rail/flight booking 6–10 weeks ahead for show-week availability.

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Hannover hotel capacity tightens sharply during ITMA week, pushing rates up.

    The venue spans many halls — a single day rarely covers even priority suppliers, so plan two days or a mapped route.

    exhibit

    You have a qualified pipeline in textile/garment manufacturing and can commit stand staff and demo equipment for the full show run.

    Best for

    Machinery, components, software and service suppliers targeting global textile producers, mills, agents and distributors, including national-pavilion participants.

    Min. budget

    $2,200.00

    Timeline

    9–12 months: stand space booking, stand design/build, freight and customs (carnet where applicable), staff travel and visas.

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    This floor estimate excludes stand rental, shell scheme, stand build, freight and duty — verify space and shell rates with ITMA Services.

    Hall allocation and build deadlines close early, and Hannover hotel capacity for stand staff must be secured in parallel.

    skip

    Travel and visa approvals cannot be secured before the show, or sourcing decisions are deferred past 2027 — target ITMA ASIA + CITME or a regional fair instead.

    Best for

    Companies whose textile machinery needs are already handled by agents or importers, or whose budgets, staffing and production plans are not yet defined for 2027.

    Timeline

    Not applicable.

    Risks

    Missed first-hand comparison of the global machinery supplier base and early sight of 2027 technology launches.

    Gallery

    Photos

    Official imagery from ITMA 2027
    Official imagery from ITMA 2027
    Nails category spotlight at ITMA 2027
    Nails category spotlight at ITMA 2027

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    Glossary

    1
    Sustainability
    Practices that reduce environmental impact and promote resource efficiency in textile production.
    2
    Digitalization
    The integration of digital technologies into textile manufacturing processes.
    3
    Innovation
    The introduction of new ideas, products, or methods in the textile industry.
    4
    Exhibitor
    A company or individual that displays products or services at the exhibition.
    5
    Visitor
    An individual attending the exhibition to explore products and network with industry professionals.
    6
    Textile Machinery
    Equipment used in the production and processing of textiles.
    7
    Networking
    The act of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional contacts.
    8
    Trade Show
    An exhibition where businesses showcase their products and services to potential customers.
    9
    Market Trends
    Patterns and tendencies in consumer behavior and preferences within the textile industry.
    10
    Research & Innovation
    The process of developing new technologies and solutions to improve textile production.

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